Category: Mobile Games

Crusaders Quest

Crusaders Quest is a free-to-play, online hero-collecting RPG for mobile that blends charming 16-bit pixel art with a real-time, Match-3-inspired skill system. With hundreds of stages, a huge roster of Heroes, upgradeable gear, asynchronous PVP, and a steady stream of side modes, it is built for players who enjoy long-term progression, team building, and plenty of grinding between big power spikes.

Publisher: NHN Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: December 11, 2014
Pros: +Adorable retro pixel presentation. +Huge roster of Heroes to recruit. +Story and dialogue are more engaging than expected. +Distinctive, puzzle-like combat pacing.
Cons: -Can feel repetitive over long sessions. -Progression leans heavily on farming and grind.

Dragon Pals

Dragon Pals is a free-to-play, side-scrolling browser MMORPG built around story-driven questing and a collectible companion system, where players push back a creeping evil while hatching, raising, and fielding dragons that fight alongside them. It plays like many portal-based RPGs from its era, with progression focused on steady power growth, repeatable activities, and a constant stream of upgrades.

Publisher: R2Games, Aeria Games
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: May 3, 2013
Pros: +Lots of activities and long-term progression. +Wide range of dragons to hatch, raise, and bring into battles.
Cons: -Heavily automated combat and grinding. –Busy, crowded interface. –Pay-to-win pressure in progression and PvP.

Knights and Dragons

Knights & Dragons is a free-to-play mobile RPG that blends medieval fantasy with Western, mythology-inspired art. It plays out through largely automated, turn-based encounters built around an elemental rock-paper-scissors system, while the long-term hook comes from collecting armor sets, rings, amulets, and pets, upgrading a personal kingdom, and taking part in competitive Arena fights and guild events like wars and boss raids.

Publisher: GREE
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: December 13, 2012
Pros: +Distinct mythic fantasy art direction. +Element matchup system adds planning. +Huge pool of pets and gear to chase. +Guild wars add a social, competitive layer.
Cons: -Presentation and pacing feel dated today. -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure at higher levels. -Combat plays itself most of the time.

Game of Dice

Game of Dice is a free-to-play mobile board strategy title built around quick, competitive matches where three players race around a board, claim properties, and try to bankrupt the opposition. It borrows the broad shape of classic property-trading board games, then layers in character abilities, collectible cards, and flashy anime presentation to keep each session feeling lively, even when you are grinding for upgrades.

Publisher: Joycity Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy Game
Release Date: October 14, 2015
Pros: +Striking anime-inspired visuals and smooth animations. +Strong music and sound effects that add energy to matches. +Simple ruleset that is easy to learn quickly.
Cons: -Matches can start to feel samey over time. -Monetization can create a pay-to-win advantage.

Marvel Contest of Champions

Marvel Contest of Champions is a free-to-play mobile fighter where Marvel’s heroes and villains square off in fast, swipe-and-tap duels. Instead of long combo strings and complex inputs, the focus is on building a roster, learning each champion’s timing, and using specials at the right moment as you progress through quests and competitive arenas.

Publisher: Kabam
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Action-Fighting
Release Date: December 11, 2014
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Easy to pick up and play in short sessions. +Strong visuals and character presentation. +Massive, collectible Marvel roster.
Cons: -Combat depth can feel limited compared to traditional fighters. -Many champions share similar basic attack patterns.

World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz is a 3D, cross-platform action MMO built around intense tank-on-tank firefights inspired by mid-20th century armored warfare. It blends arcade accessibility with tactical positioning and team coordination, placing up to 14 players into fast matches where smart angles, cover usage, and target focus matter as much as raw firepower.

Publisher: Wargaming
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Shooter
Release Date: June 27, 2014 (NA)
PvP: Teams
Pros: +Responsive, mobile-friendly controls. +Competitive, teamwork-driven battles. +A huge lineup of vehicles to unlock and master.
Cons: -Tough learning curve for new commanders.

Mobile Strike

Mobile Strike is a free-to-play mobile MMO strategy title built around modern military base management, timed upgrades, and large-scale alliance warfare. You expand a headquarters, train troops, research upgrades, and compete with a massive global population for server dominance, including the coveted Head of State role that can bolster friends while inconveniencing rivals.

Publisher: Epic War
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy
Release Date: November 11, 2015
PvP: World
Pros: +Deep base building with lots of upgrade paths. +Commander gear creation and progression. +Built-in chat translation for global alliances. +Very active community.
Cons: -Familiar genre loop that can feel formulaic. -Strong pay-to-win pressure in competitive play.

AdventureQuest 3D

AdventureQuest 3D is a cross-platform fantasy MMORPG that aims to deliver a lightweight, pick-up-and-play trip through Artix Entertainment’s quirky world of Lore. It mixes classic questing and cartoon-styled humor with a flexible class system, making it easy to jump in whether you are brand new to MMOs or simply want something you can play in short sessions.

Publisher: Artix Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: October 19, 2016
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Cross-platform play on multiple devices. +Swap between unlocked classes freely. +Lighthearted, humorous writing. +Simple controls and approachable pacing. +Lots of gear options to chase.
Cons: -Visuals and sound feel basic, especially on PC. -Questing and crafting can become repetitive. -Crafting includes real-time wait timers. -Feature set feels thin compared to bigger MMOs.

Fate/Grand Order

Fate/Grand Order is a free-to-play mobile RPG built around summoning and collecting legendary Heroic Spirits (Servants) to fight across history and repair timeline distortions. Set within the wider Fate/Stay Night universe, it leans heavily into fan-favorite characters and reinterpretations of myth and folklore, letting you form teams with iconic faces like Arturia Pendragon, EMIYA, Gilgamesh, and Jeanne d’Arc while progressing through a long, story-led campaign.

Publisher: Delightworks, TYPE-MOON
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: June 25, 2017 (NA/EU)
Pros: +High-quality anime-style presentation. +Massive roster of collectible Servants. +Strong production values and polish.
Cons: -Expensive gacha pulls. -Multiplayer support is limited to asynchronous systems

Fantasy War Tactics R

Fantasy War Tactics R is a free-to-play, turn-based tactical RPG for mobile that leans heavily into anime-styled presentation and hero collecting. It mixes bite-sized stages with surprisingly thoughtful grid combat, where elevation, positioning, and team synergies matter as much as raw stats. If you like tactics games but want something built for short sessions, it offers a polished campaign, a large roster of Heroes, and enough systems to keep planning (and farming) for quite a while.

Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: November 4, 2015
Pros: +Sharp, attractive visuals. +Deep tactics-focused battles. +Large cast of Heroes to earn. +Story has personality and humor.
Cons: -Heavy grinding for progression and unlocks. –Some pay-to-win pressure via power and convenience.